Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid
Sargent & Lundy is a company specializing in engineering services, and they are seeking a Transmission Line Engineer 2 to apply knowledge of transmission line engineering. The role involves designing transmission lines, performing structural analysis, and developing specifications for transmission line materials.
Responsibilities
- Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range
- Perform structural analysis and design of pole, lattice, framed, and guyed structures
- Perform foundation designs
- Perform conductor selection studies, shielding, grounding and induction studies
- Develop cost estimates and schedules and prepare specifications for the procurement of transmission line materials and construction
- Specify transmission line components
- Model transmission lines in PLS-CADD, determine right of way requirements, calculate conductor sags, and develop transmission line plan and profile drawings
- Review vendor submittals
Skills
- This position requires a degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program
- Related engineering, internship or co-op work experience
- Proficiency with PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE
- 1 or more years of experience in transmission line engineering or a Master's degree
- Knowledge of the practical application of engineering principles including basic transmission line engineering
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models
- Proficiency with MS Office applications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training
- Proficiency with any of the following programs: PLS-TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD, ArcGIS, CDEGS, AutoCAD, Microstation
- Experience in writing and providing support documentation for engineering calculations
- Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318
- Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation is valued but not required
- Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps you apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems
Benefits
- Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-Up Daycare
- FSA & HSA
- 401(k)
- Pre-Tax Commuter Account
- Merit Scholarship Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Corporate Charitable Giving Program
- Tuition Assistance
- First Professional Licensure Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus
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